Arkansas
Thespians
Welcome to the Arkansas State Thespian website dedicated to serving Arkansas 7-12 educational theatre programs! The Arkansas State Thespian Society is affiliated with Educational Theatre Association and the International Thespian Society. AR EdTA is a non-profit, tax-exempt honorary organization for high school theatre students. The society is committed to the advancement of educational theatre, sponsors the Arkansas State Thespian Festival and theatre workshops, and provides college scholarship opportunities for students.
Festival 2026
February 12-14
Location TBA
2024-2025 Dates to Remember
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Stahl Lighting Basics Workshop Russellville Center for the Arts June 17
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Stahl Sound Basics Workshop Russellville Center for the Arts June 18
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UCA Professional Development June 27 & 28
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Summer Retreat Executive Board July 28-30 and Coordinators TBA
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Fall Meeting August 24 at Clarksville High School
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Blue One-Act Festival Nov. 15-16 Searcy High School
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Gold One-Act Festival Nov. 22-23 Har-Ber High School
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State Festival Feb. 13-15 Russellville High School and Center for the Arts
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Jr Festival Mar. 8 Har-Ber High School
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Jr Festival Mar. 15 ASU Beebe
AR EdTA Social Media Policy
As Thespians, we recognize that social media is a useful tool for expanding our theatre knowledge and for recognizing ourselves and others in a positive manner, and that our words and images are not only a reflection of ourselves, but our peers, programs, directors, and the general theatre community.
